Decriminalization of libel: A dichotomy of freedom of the press and one\u27s reputation

Media as watchdog of the society experience unwarranted hindrances in the performance of their duty. Criminal prosecution from public officers and/or public figures hinders media, as it is an unwarranted impediment upon them. Decriminalizing libel has been one option as to remove this unwarranted impediment against media. However, this option tramples upon the right of a defamed individual, as the remedy is limited to civil liability alone. The government must always protect one\u27s reputation, which is constitutional right. The tussle between valuing both rights is addressed by the researchers. The Philippine Constitution, interviews, articles and other research materials were utilized to answer the issues of this paper. The researchers have established how police power in implementing the proposed bill to decriminalize libel does not limit one\u27s right to reputation. Due process in terms of removing criminal liability is not a valid limitation to one\u27s right to property. One\u27s right to property has a higher value as compared to freedom of the press. This brings about a proposal by the researchers of a bill to decriminalize libel where after final, unappealable and executor court decision, and additional right to reply is granted to the famed individual. This bill in effect is a win-win situation as it removes unwarranted hindrances against media. And at the same time allows public officers and/or public figures to regain their good reputation

The role of maternal employment on the development of a child\u27s attachment style

Using a descriptive design, this research aimed to examine the four-group attachment prototype model of Bartholomew (1991) and the relationship it forms with maternal employment. Maternal employment is classified into the time of absence of the mother, the kind of maternal employment she is engaged in, and the presence of alternative caregivers during the mothers\u27 absence. One hundred adolescents, with ages ranging from 16-21 participated in this research. The Attachment Style Questionnaire (ASQ) was administered to the participants and this was used to determine the most prominent attachment style developed. An interview guide was given to the participants and the data gathered by the interviews was coded and used to supplement the results of the ASQ. Results showed that majority of the adolescents had a dismissing attachment style, specifically a discomfort attachment style, and based in the interviews, their answers showed three common themes: their desired parenting style, independence and compensatory actions